chainbreakr wrote in post #16315590It's the least I could do after I've learned so much around here...So awesome to see you guys on board!

Just another heads up - I don't cover RAW vs. JPEG and will be editing with JPEG, but if you start with JPEG with these editing techniques and then move to RAW, you'll be blown away at it's power vs JPEG!

In a few days I have to photograph several custom made pool cues.

I plan on focus stacking and or stitching.Does your class cover this?What would be the best lens?I have a ton of questionsFarmer

I plan on focus stacking and or stitching.Does your class cover this?What would be the best lens?I have a ton of questionsFarmer

Farmer - Hmm, I don't cover focus stacking but I do get students comfortable working with layers which you WILL need to know how to do if you plan to focus stack.

For a good focus stack, stage the shot you want, lock down your tripod/pool cue and shoot all your shots at the different focus marks. Then, open one image up in your image editor and place the others into that document by going to "file >place..." Once you've done that, you will tediously have to erase the parts of each layer you don't want.

As for lenses, whatever glass you have that's your sharpest!It will really depend on how you want to shoot them to decide on what glass/focal length will be best.

Certainly interested in joining the class. I've recently taken a few snaps at a wedding evening bash.I was quite pleased with the results using a programme called 'Fotor' to edit the images.Its a completely free and online programme that I have found easy to use. It is certainly beginner level but thats where I'm at. Hope it can help you and your pupils.http://www.fotor.com/

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